Trailer length

carringb wrote:
I registered my trailer as a the model length because my state charges by the foot. The DMV did not come out and measure it, so that's how it's gonna stay.

I also don't use the actual length for campsite reservations, because sites are based on driveway length, and there's nearly always plenty of space to over hang the curb.

jfkmk wrote:
My state charges by gross weight, not length, but I'm with you. Whenever making reservations I use the model length.

I have to ask - what are these "charges by length or weight" those of you in the US are describing? Is this an annual cost? :h. Here in Ontario all we pay when registering a recreational trailer is tax on the retail sale price of the unit or if there's a trade-in, tax on the difference. Lifetime plate is a one time nominal fee and thereafter can be transferred to any subsequent trailer the registrant may own OR can be transferred to a new owner for a nominal fee when the trailer is sold.

I always refer to the length of our trailer by it's model - i.e. our current Freedom Express 192RBS has a box length of 18' 6", it's 22' 6" coupler to bumper, but should anyone ask it's "a 20' trailer". Here in Ontario the CAMIS reservation system designates campsite size as "Trailer or RV up to 18' ", "Trailer or RV up to 25' ", etc, etc, and because I know how generous these campsites are I always select "up to 18' " for the greatest choice in sites and have never had any situation in which I could not easily place the trailer on any site. Recently I asked about storing our trailer during the season at a nearby conservation area and when I was asked about it's size I detailed the various lengths as I thought they'd be concerned about it's overall coupler to bumper length ... interestingly, all they cared about was the "model length", which as far as they were concerned was "20' or less" and therefore qualified for the lowest monthly storage rate. :B